FaultScore

FaultScore report

2008 Lexus ES problems

Owners have filed 78 complaints about the 2008 Lexus ES with NHTSA between 2008 and 2026. The largest single group is the airbags. Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 17 worst.

F

FaultScore 83/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Lexus ES.

How this is worked out

The numbers

78

Complaints

9

Crashes reported

0

Fires reported

6

Injuries reported

53,000 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

33%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

Complaint volume 84 vs 50 Severity 99 vs 50 Early failure 57 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 84
Against the median year of the Lexus ES. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 99
19.2% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 57
33% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 2008 compares with every other Lexus ES

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2008 Lexus ES

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Airbags 37 47.4%

6 crashes, 0 fires · median 77,000 mi

Median failure at 162,500 miles

Body & Structure 7 9.0%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 51,000 mi

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 4 5.1%
Electrical System 4 5.1%

Median failure at 245,000 miles

Engine & Cooling 4 5.1%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 33,296 mi

Acceleration & Cruise Control 2 2.6%

Median failure at 37,911 miles

Brakes 2 2.6%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 50,148 mi

Seats 1 1.3%

Median failure at 122,444 miles

Tires 1 1.3%
Fuel & Propulsion 1 1.3%

Median failure at 40,822 miles

Lights 1 1.3%
Suspension 1 1.3%
Steering 1 1.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain 1 1.3%

Median failure at 34,000 miles

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

Under 1,000 miles 1 4.2%
25,000 – 49,999 miles 11 45.8%
50,000 – 74,999 miles 3 12.5%
75,000 – 99,999 miles 3 12.5%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 4 16.7%
150,000+ miles 2 8.3%

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Jul 2008 peak 4 May 2026

NHTSA investigations into the 2008 Lexus ES

An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.

EA07010 Opened 8 Aug 2007 Closed 11 Oct 2007 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

UNWANTED ACCELERATION, FLOOR MAT

THE DRIVER SIDE FLOOR MAT WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE PEDAL IF PROPERLY SECURED USING THE RETAINING HOOKS PROVIDED BY TOYOTA.HOWEVER, IF THE ALL WEATHER MAT IS UNSECURED AND MOVES FORWARD FROM ITS INTENDED POSITION IT CAN ENTRAP THE THROTTLE PEDAL AT THE FULLY OPEN POSITION AFTER IT HAS BEEN DEPRESSED.THIS CAN HAPPEN REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT ANOTHER MAT (CARPET) IS UNDERNEATH.WHEN THIS OCCURS, SOME OPERATORS REACT BY APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL MULTIPLE TIMES, DEPLETING THE BRAKING SYSTEM'S (VACUUM BASED) POWER ASSIST.STOPPING THE VEHICLE WITH UNASSISTED BRAKING WHILE THE THROTTLE IS...

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

Glen Arm, MD Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

The contact owned a 2008 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 - 40 MPH, the air bags suddenly deployed independently. The contact stated that his view was obstructed due to the air bag deployment, and he briefly lost control the vehicle and the vehicle came to a complete stop after crashing into a light pole. The remaining air bags did deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and was deemed a total loss by the Insurance provider. A Police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The contact was transported by air to an area shock trauma center and treated for a broken neck, a broken right shoulder, loss of four teeth, a laceration requiring 40 stitches, and later required reconstructive surgery on both his right leg and right foot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA complaint #11652052 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 115,000 miles Fishers, IN Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN FRONT END COLLISION. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. INJURY CAUSED.

NHTSA complaint #11256648 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 30,000 miles Beaverton, OR Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

IN AN ACCIDENT IN 2012, A CAR IMPACTED THIS LEXUS FROM RIGHT SIDE AND THE LEXUS SHIFTED OVER THE CURB AND HIT THE ROAD SIDE LIGHT POST. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG EXPLODED BUT INSTEAD OF PROTECTING PEOPLE FROM INJURY, IT DAMAGED MY WIFE'S RIGHT KNEE BADLY. THE KNEE BONE WAS FRACTURED AND SHE HAD THREE SURGERIES IN HOSPITAL. SHE HAD BEEN ON BED FOR HALF YEAR BEFORE RECOVERY. NOW SHE STILL CAN'T WALK NORMALLY AND FEEL PAIN FROM HER KNEE.

NHTSA complaint #11045821 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 77,000 miles Frisco, TX Crash 2 injured

AIR BAGS

HEAD ON CRASH AT 35-40 MPH. ON FRISCO, TX CITY STREET. FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED

NHTSA complaint #10871029 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 77,000 miles Frisco, TX Crash 2 injured

AIR BAGS

WIFE DRIVING 45MPS IN 45 MPS ZONE CRASHED INTO TURNING DRIVER ON FRISCO, TX ROAD

NHTSA complaint #10871033 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 49,000 miles Orange, CA Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS HIT BY SOMEONE GOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AS I TURNED A CORNER GOING 5 MPH. THE IMPACT THREW ME APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET INTO A BLOCK WALL AND NOT ONE SINGLE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. MY HEAD BROKE THE DRIVER DOOR WINDOW....UPDATED 07/30/15

NHTSA complaint #10733423 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

Tujunga, CA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Vehicle: 2008 Lexus ES 350 Issue Description: The dashboard in my vehicle is melting and becoming sticky, causing a reflective glare on the windshield during daylight driving. This significantly impacts visibility and creates a potential safety hazard. The condition worsens with heat and sun exposure. The glare can be severe enough to interfere with safe driving, especially during morning and afternoon sunlight conditions. This issue has been widely reported among Lexus ES models from this generation. Lexus previously acknowledged the defect and offered a limited-time repair program, which has since expired. However, many vehicles are still experiencing the issue. Because this defect affects driver visibility, it should be considered a safety concern rather than a cosmetic issue. I am requesting that this issue be investigated and that appropriate action be taken to require the manufacturer to address the defect. Resulting Safety Concern: Reduced driver visibility due to dashboard glare

NHTSA complaint #11735115 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Tujunga, CA

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Vehicle: 2008 Lexus ES 350 Issue Description: The dashboard in my vehicle is melting and becoming sticky, causing a reflective glare on the windshield during daylight driving. This significantly impacts visibility and creates a potential safety hazard. The condition worsens with heat and sun exposure. The glare can be severe enough to interfere with safe driving, especially during morning and afternoon sunlight conditions. This issue has been widely reported among Lexus ES models from this generation. Lexus previously acknowledged the defect and offered a limited-time repair program, which has since expired. However, many vehicles are still experiencing the issue. Because this defect affects driver visibility, it should be considered a safety concern rather than a cosmetic issue. I am requesting that this issue be investigated and that appropriate action be taken to require the manufacturer to address the defect. Resulting Safety Concern: Reduced driver visibility due to dashboard glare

NHTSA complaint #11735115 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 245,000 miles Simpsonville, SC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Lexus ES 350. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 153,000. However, a subsequent Carfax report revealed that the actual mileage was 245,000.

NHTSA complaint #11697165 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Austin, TX

STEERING

The front control arms, their bushings and ball joints are failing. My car only has 125k miles on it, but it drifts and bounces around as if there is no struts at all. It is very scary to drive, it feels like something terrible is about to happen like a wheel snapping off and causing accident. I took it to several mechanics. They say it will cost $1,700k to replace ONE control arm! $3,400k for both. The rubber bushings are completely deteriorated due to the rubber being bad. (My dashboard is also melting, and the rubber weather stripping on all of the doors/windows)

NHTSA complaint #11685192 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Austin, TX

SUSPENSION

The front control arms, their bushings and ball joints are failing. My car only has 125k miles on it, but it drifts and bounces around as if there is no struts at all. It is very scary to drive, it feels like something terrible is about to happen like a wheel snapping off and causing accident. I took it to several mechanics. They say it will cost $1,700k to replace ONE control arm! $3,400k for both. The rubber bushings are completely deteriorated due to the rubber being bad. (My dashboard is also melting, and the rubber weather stripping on all of the doors/windows)

NHTSA complaint #11685192 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Glen Arm, MD Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

The contact owned a 2008 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 - 40 MPH, the air bags suddenly deployed independently. The contact stated that his view was obstructed due to the air bag deployment, and he briefly lost control the vehicle and the vehicle came to a complete stop after crashing into a light pole. The remaining air bags did deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and was deemed a total loss by the Insurance provider. A Police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The contact was transported by air to an area shock trauma center and treated for a broken neck, a broken right shoulder, loss of four teeth, a laceration requiring 40 stitches, and later required reconstructive surgery on both his right leg and right foot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA complaint #11652052 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Williamsburg, VA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The dashboard of the vehicle has deteriorated causing an extreme shiny surface all over. This can be seen at even given time of inspection. A recall was released to do this issue but when the LEXUS Newport News, VA dealership was contacted, the response was this vehicle was not included. During this time the vehicle was already in the need of the dashbpard being replaced due to the reasons stated in the recall letter. The vehicle was later taken to the same dealership whom denied the recall action, for a different service. The representative that was spoken with for the recall was present and seen the condition of the dashboad. the representative then stated that there was a recall for this issue. I reminded them of the call and the rep replied, if we would have known it was this bad, then we would have added your vehicle to the list for repair. I was told since the original recall date had expired for that repair issue that they were not going to honor the repair, even after acknowledging the damage and agreeing that it should have been included. The representative proceeded to suggest me to pay them as the dealer for a dashboard replacement. I asked to speak with another asociate which in turn advised the same information. The suggested service and charge, was declined. This dashboard has caused a mirror like glare in the windshield. It obtructs the view of objects while driving. Eye apparrel has been applied along with, seat position adjustments, and a towel placed to cover the dashboard while operating the vehicle. This is unsafe and as time goes on this issue continues to get worse. I have not had an auto insurance representative inspect the issue. I was unaware that this maybe an option.

NHTSA complaint #11599300 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Hartford, CT

TIRES:SIDEWALL

I purchased and had installed 4 - Nokian Tyres One 215/55/17 on [XXX]. I brought my car to my Lexus dealer on [XXX] for routine car maintenance. When inspected, all four tires had a circumferential crack on the interior side wall. They were deep and went virtually around the entire tire. I was told not to drive the car and replace the tires immediately. At that point, we had put 30,000 miles on the tires and there was still plenty of tread. We returned to our tire dealer, and when he contacted Nokian, they said that this had been a problem with this group of tires, and although there wasn't a recall, they were replacing the tires for free on an "as-needed" basis. Our dealer replaced the tires, although I must say I am leery of this brand. In any event, there should be a formal recall on these tires. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11593399 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Tillson, NY

ENGINE

VVTI oil line ruptured This was part of a Limited Service Campaign by Lexus and I believe my vehicle's VIN was incorrectly excluded.

NHTSA complaint #11571420 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

St. Simons Island, GA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I am not writing about my car. I am writing about many other cars coming toward me at night with VERY BRIGHT headlights. There ought to be a law against multiple headlights, very bright headlights, headlights that shine directly into the eyes of oncoming vehicles. What is being done about this? I would like a reply to my concern. I live on an island with one two lane road north to south. There is no way to avoid oncoming traffic. [XXX] , [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11560957 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Spring, TX

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Dash board is melting needs to be recalled

NHTSA complaint #11541702 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Clarksville, IN

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

URGENT: MY DASH HAS MELTED ON MY-2008 LEXUS ES 350- I CANNOT SEE TO DRIVE, MY VISIBILTY IT TOTALLY OBSTRUCTED w MY 2008 LEXUS ES 350 WITH ACTUAL 35, 000 MILES, THAT I CANNOT DRIVE ((EVER)) IT SITS IN THE GARAGE. BECAUSE TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE MELTING DASH IT TOTALLY BLOCKS MY VIEW OF ANY ROAD, DUE TO SHINING REFLECTION OF MELTING DASH IS ALL YOU CAN SEE IN MY WINDSHIELD WHEN YOU GET IN THE CAR TO DRIVE-SO INSTEAD OF AN ACCIDENT FOR ME OR OTHERS ON ROAD UNTIL THIS DASH IS REPLACED IT CANNOT BE DRIVEN. BECAUSE THE SHINY-MELTING-STICKY DASH (((REFLECTS ONTO MY WINDSHIELD; OF THE 2008 LEXUS ES 350AND MAKES IT TOO DANGEROUS & IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE, TO DRIVE ANYWHERE & IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE ANYTHING WHEN DRIVING MY VIEW IS OBSTRUCTED ALL I CAN SEE IS (((A REFLECTION IN WINDSHIELD ONLY))) OF (((MY : SHINY MELTING DASH -2008 LEXUS ES 350-I CANNOT DRIVE W 35, 000 MILES THE DASH NEEDS REPLACED ASAP BEFORE AN ACCIDENT DID or ALMOST DID OCCUR. NO, I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THIS CAR MELTING DASH -NEVER. THIS ISSUE IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET WITH OTHER TOYOTA AND LEXUS OWNERS HAVING THIS VERY SAME ISSUE. This car was built in Georgetown KY and was purchased BRAND NEW at Lexus of Louisville, KY. “I have never purchased another Lexus after this.” Thank you, original and only 1 OWNER of this Lexus ES-350

NHTSA complaint #11524285 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Clarksville, IN

VISIBILITY/WIPER

URGENT: MY DASH HAS MELTED ON MY-2008 LEXUS ES 350- I CANNOT SEE TO DRIVE, MY VISIBILTY IT TOTALLY OBSTRUCTED w MY 2008 LEXUS ES 350 WITH ACTUAL 35, 000 MILES, THAT I CANNOT DRIVE ((EVER)) IT SITS IN THE GARAGE. BECAUSE TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE MELTING DASH IT TOTALLY BLOCKS MY VIEW OF ANY ROAD, DUE TO SHINING REFLECTION OF MELTING DASH IS ALL YOU CAN SEE IN MY WINDSHIELD WHEN YOU GET IN THE CAR TO DRIVE-SO INSTEAD OF AN ACCIDENT FOR ME OR OTHERS ON ROAD UNTIL THIS DASH IS REPLACED IT CANNOT BE DRIVEN. BECAUSE THE SHINY-MELTING-STICKY DASH (((REFLECTS ONTO MY WINDSHIELD; OF THE 2008 LEXUS ES 350AND MAKES IT TOO DANGEROUS & IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE, TO DRIVE ANYWHERE & IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE ANYTHING WHEN DRIVING MY VIEW IS OBSTRUCTED ALL I CAN SEE IS (((A REFLECTION IN WINDSHIELD ONLY))) OF (((MY : SHINY MELTING DASH -2008 LEXUS ES 350-I CANNOT DRIVE W 35, 000 MILES THE DASH NEEDS REPLACED ASAP BEFORE AN ACCIDENT DID or ALMOST DID OCCUR. NO, I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THIS CAR MELTING DASH -NEVER. THIS ISSUE IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET WITH OTHER TOYOTA AND LEXUS OWNERS HAVING THIS VERY SAME ISSUE. This car was built in Georgetown KY and was purchased BRAND NEW at Lexus of Louisville, KY. “I have never purchased another Lexus after this.” Thank you, original and only 1 OWNER of this Lexus ES-350

NHTSA complaint #11524285 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Clarksville, IN

STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD

URGENT: MY DASH HAS MELTED ON MY-2008 LEXUS ES 350- I CANNOT SEE TO DRIVE, MY VISIBILTY IT TOTALLY OBSTRUCTED w MY 2008 LEXUS ES 350 WITH ACTUAL 35, 000 MILES, THAT I CANNOT DRIVE ((EVER)) IT SITS IN THE GARAGE. BECAUSE TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE MELTING DASH IT TOTALLY BLOCKS MY VIEW OF ANY ROAD, DUE TO SHINING REFLECTION OF MELTING DASH IS ALL YOU CAN SEE IN MY WINDSHIELD WHEN YOU GET IN THE CAR TO DRIVE-SO INSTEAD OF AN ACCIDENT FOR ME OR OTHERS ON ROAD UNTIL THIS DASH IS REPLACED IT CANNOT BE DRIVEN. BECAUSE THE SHINY-MELTING-STICKY DASH (((REFLECTS ONTO MY WINDSHIELD; OF THE 2008 LEXUS ES 350AND MAKES IT TOO DANGEROUS & IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE, TO DRIVE ANYWHERE & IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE ANYTHING WHEN DRIVING MY VIEW IS OBSTRUCTED ALL I CAN SEE IS (((A REFLECTION IN WINDSHIELD ONLY))) OF (((MY : SHINY MELTING DASH -2008 LEXUS ES 350-I CANNOT DRIVE W 35, 000 MILES THE DASH NEEDS REPLACED ASAP BEFORE AN ACCIDENT DID or ALMOST DID OCCUR. NO, I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THIS CAR MELTING DASH -NEVER. THIS ISSUE IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET WITH OTHER TOYOTA AND LEXUS OWNERS HAVING THIS VERY SAME ISSUE. This car was built in Georgetown KY and was purchased BRAND NEW at Lexus of Louisville, KY. “I have never purchased another Lexus after this.” Thank you, original and only 1 OWNER of this Lexus ES-350

NHTSA complaint #11524285 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Angola, NY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The dealership Northtown Lexus, in Amherst New York, repaired the door actuators on my 2008 Lexus ES350 without my authorization. They claimed the door actuators were a factory defect however, they repaired two out of the four door actuators. The dealership Northtown Lexus completed this repair without my written or verbal authorization. The two driver's side door locks continues to malfunction. The dealership refuses to repair the problem.

NHTSA complaint #11493307 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Angola, NY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

My 2008 Lexus ES350 has been repaired at Northtown Lexus since 10/18/2019. The dealer and manufacturer indicated the door lock actuators are defective as original equipment. The dealer replaced only two door locks and referred me to Lexus Customer Service. Since 10/18/2019, I have NOT been able to obtain any relief from Northtown Lexus or Lexus Customer Service for these defective, factory original, door locks.

NHTSA complaint #11486417 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Montague, CA

AIR BAGS

car was recalled for faulty air bags.i have tried numerous times to speak with someone,always with the same result-i am transferred 2 or 3 times and then i am promised a call back.i have not received a call back as of 6/20/2022.i think the first time i called was over a year ago.i am sure i called at least 4 times and spent many hours on hold being transferred.i have other things to do than sit on hold.i would like the problem fixed.

NHTSA complaint #11470060 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Sugar Land, TX

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

My vehicle dashboard is melting and i have tried to contact the dealer and they have told me that the recall has been expired on my vehicles and for me it is becoming a safety issue because whenever sun reflects on the dashboard and because its melting it makes a glare on my windshield and it effects on my visibility while driving the car.

NHTSA complaint #11460060 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Cupertino, CA, CA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Dear Sir/Madam, Our Lexus ES350 2008 has front panel melting and cracking. The melting plastic could emit hazardous fumes with health risk to driver and passengers. This melting panel looks awful, it dramatically decreases value of the car. We found this ZLZ program online below. But unfortunately it expired. We never received the ZLZ notice even though Lexus had our contact info (This is based on the fact that they sent us numerous letters on the air bag recalls.) https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10145764-9999.pdf We called Lexus, they admit it was due to defective material but unwilling to do anything for us. Apparently they treat recalls very seriously but try to do minimum for this defective plastic panel issue. Many people have similar complaints here below https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2017/toyota-lexus-melting-dashboard-lawsuit.shtml We sincerely request NHTSA to review this Lexus front panel melting and cracking issue again. All Lexus owners with this defective material issue should get full repair by manufacturer without limitation. If necessary, please consider a full recall for this issue so Lexus can treat this more seriously. Thanks for your attention. Regards!

NHTSA complaint #11427248 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 180,000 miles Deltona, FL

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

DRIVING TO WORK (I'M A REGISTERED NURSE), THE CAR (ON THE HIGHWAY) JUST STARTED TO SLOW DOWN. IT WAS A BLESSING THAT I WAS COMING UP ON A REST STOP. BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE EXIT LANE, THE STEERING WHEEL FROZE AND THE BRAKES STOPPED WORKING. PRESSING AS HARD AS I POSSIBLY COULD, I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE WHEN SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WAS NO WARNING AT ALL THAT THERE WAS TROUBLE WITH THE ENGINE PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING. THAT SAME WEEK, MY MECHANIC HAD 3 OTHER LEXUS WITH BLOWN ENGINES AND NO PRE-WARNING.

NHTSA complaint #11328538 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 122,444 miles Conroe, TX

SEATS

QUALITY OF SEAT LEATHER IS POOR. I LOOKED SAME YEAR MODEL WITH ANOTHER BRAND, THAT CAR SEATS ARE LOOKS GOOD AND BETTER THAN LEXUS ES350. I LOOKED AND COMPARED WIRH ANOTHER ES350 2009 ALSO SEATS WAS CRACKED.

NHTSA complaint #11287805 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 35,000 miles Stamford, CT

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

WHEN DRIVING AT 60MPH, AFTER REMOVING FOOT FROM GAS PEDAL, VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN A SPEED OF 40MPH. HAVE TO APPLY BRAKES TO SLOW CAR DOWN.

NHTSA complaint #11269515 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 115,000 miles Fishers, IN Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN FRONT END COLLISION. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. INJURY CAUSED.

NHTSA complaint #11256648 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Houston, TX

AIR BAGS

TAKARA RECALL AIRBAGS DASHBOARD

NHTSA complaint #11156875 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Houston, TX

STRUCTURE:BODY

TAKARA RECALL AIRBAGS DASHBOARD

NHTSA complaint #11156875 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.